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“Invertebrates & Aquatic Ecosystems with Scope-On-A-Rope ”

“Invertebrates & Aquatic Ecosystems with Scope-On-A-Rope ”. Adrienne Lopez LSU Scope-On-A-Rope Coordinator. What is an animal?.

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“Invertebrates & Aquatic Ecosystems with Scope-On-A-Rope ”

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  1. “Invertebrates & Aquatic Ecosystems with Scope-On-A-Rope ” Adrienne Lopez LSU Scope-On-A-Rope Coordinator LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  2. What is an animal? • a multicellular, heterotrophic organism that develops from an embryo derived from gametes and whose cells lack cell walls (from The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Zoology, 1991, Allaby, ed.) • encompasses a wide diversity of organisms • children tend to associate the term “animal” with four-legged land mammals (especially pets) • it is important for students understand that the term “animal” refers to an entire kingdom in the taxonomy of living things LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  3. Which of these are animals? LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  4. Which of these are animals? LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  5. Which of these are animals? fungus protist plant LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  6. eubacteria plants fungi eukarya animals protists archaea Domains of Life Eukaryotic Kingdoms LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  7. sponges coral/ jellies invertebrates arthropods worms (3) verts echinoderms molluscs Animal Kingdom Invertebrate Phyla LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  8. Where can I find invertebrates? • In the wild - go to a local pond or coastal area • Seafood market - live crabs, crawfish, and shrimp are often available • Pet store - hermit crabs, snails, anemones are cheap and easy to maintain • Universities - many labs donate organisms they’ve caught when they are done with them • Catalog - Carolina Biologicalhttp://www.carolina.com or Gulf Specimen Marine Supply http://www.gulfspecimen.org LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  9. Investigating Louisiana Pond Life LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

  10. Pond Water Collection Tips • Look for signs of life (plants and animals) • Collect water using a ladle or disposable container, making sure to get some sediment from the bottom • Use tongs to collect aquatic plants - look for algae and floating or rooted plants • Don’t leave your container sealed with a lid for long - give your organisms light and air LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

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